Become a fan of the The Ultimate Mets Database Facebook page.

This Date in Mets History

Today is August 31

Born on this date:

Died on this date:

Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Bill Graham from the Detroit Tigers on August 31, 1967.

New York Mets traded Jerry Grote to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Dan Smith and Randy Rogers on August 31, 1977.

New York Mets traded Pete Harnisch to the Milwaukee Brewers for Donny Moore on August 31, 1997.

New York Mets sold Tim Spehr to the Kansas City Royals on August 31, 1998.

New York Mets traded Jeff Francoeur to the Texas Rangers for Joaquin Arias on August 31, 2010.

New York Mets traded Erik Manoah to the Los Angeles Angels for Fernando Salas on August 31, 2016.

New York Mets traded Ryder Ryan to the Texas Rangers for Todd Frazier on August 31, 2020.

New York Mets traded Kevin Smith to the Baltimore Orioles for Miguel Castro on August 31, 2020.

New York Mets purchased Robinson Chirinos from the Texas Rangers on August 31, 2020.

Newspaper Covers


08/31/1962

08/31/1965

08/31/1992

08/31/1992

08/31/2002

08/31/2008

08/31/2008

08/31/2015

08/31/2016

08/31/2016

08/31/2016

08/31/2020

08/31/2020

08/31/2021

08/31/2021

08/31/2021

08/31/2022

08/31/2022
Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Man Who Built Yankees, George Weiss, Dies at 78
Newsday, August 14, 1972
Not only did Weiss build a dynasty in the Bronx, but he also helped build the franchise that would call Queens its home. He would serve as President of the Mets from 1962 to 1964. This is his obituary.
Tags: George Weiss.


Randomly selected Met Player

Jason Bay
Born: September 20, 1978
at Trail, B.C., Canada
Bay
Years with Mets: 2010 - 2012

288 games. 26 hr, 124 rbi, 0.234
128 runs, 26 stolen bases


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2010
Opponent W L T Pct.
Washington Nationals 9 9 0 .500
Philadelphia Phillies 9 9 0 .500
Atlanta Braves 7 11 0 .389
Pittsburgh Pirates 6 1 0 .857
Florida Marlins 6 12 0 .333
Houston Astros 4 3 0 .571
Los Angeles Dodgers 4 3 0 .571
Chicago Cubs 4 3 0 .571
Colorado Rockies 3 3 0 .500
Cleveland Indians 3 0 0 1.000
New York Yankees 3 3 0 .500
Baltimore Orioles 3 0 0 1.000
San Diego Padres 3 3 0 .500
St. Louis Cardinals 3 3 0 .500
San Francisco Giants 3 4 0 .429
Detroit Tigers 2 1 0 .667
Milwaukee Brewers 2 5 0 .286
Minnesota Twins 2 1 0 .667
Cincinnati Reds 2 4 0 .333
Arizona Diamondbacks 1 5 0 .167



About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2024, The Ultimate Mets Database